Francisco Zapata
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Selected Works
Contact +19092121654
fjzapata14@hotmail.com
About Me
My name is Francisco Zapata, an extremely motivated, organized, and communicatve person. I have learned many skills and I am prepared to tackle needed tasks
Education
B.S. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | Class of 2023
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA | Class of 2018
Aquinas High School, San Bernardino
Experience
2023-Present | Rundell Ernstberger Associates
-Worked with a team of Landscape Architects and Planners on a wide variety of commercial, institutional, and municipal planning and design projects.
-Participated in all stages of project development including master planning, conceptual design, construction documentation and construction administration.
-Prepared conceptual site design plans, illustrations, and 3D Visualizations
-Prepared Quantity Take-Offs and Cost Estimates
-Assisted Project Managers with client meeting materials and presentations
-Participated in Client meetings
-Kicked-off Sustainability Committee
2018-2023 | California Countertops
-Met with clients to discuss the scope, requested materials, and scale of the project
-Traveled to job sites to collect client measurements in order to assess time, materials and labor required to remodel interior kitchen and bath remodels
-Prepared and presented cost-estimates to client on site.
-Prepared and communicated construction documents
-Collaborated with material manufacturers and contractor/installers
Technical Skills
Adobe: Illustrator | Photoshop | Indesign
Rhinoceros
AutoCAD
Sketchup
Lumion
Involvement
2018-2019 ASLA Southern California Student Chapter | First Year Representative
2019-2020 ASLA Southern California Student
Chapter | Second Year Representative
2020-2021 ASLA Southern California Student
Chapter | Vice President + President
2020 Takeo Uesugi Scholar's | Award
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Balance
spatial
2023 Haven
urban design 2021 RowDTLA | urban mobility 4-13 14-29 30-37
2019
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studies
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Balance|spatial studies
Tasked with creating six individual wooden blocks that were manipulated through addition and subtraction of concave/convex, and uniform slopes. We created unique structures for each individual block. that created a new atmosphere at a 1/16"=1' Scale. Using these blocks as a resource to understand spatial composition. In combination with an asian garden case study I composed a contemporary garden using a balance of the traditional Chinese concepts of Yin and Yang
Skills: 3-D Modeling+Printing | Laser Cutting | Physical Modeling | Photography | AutoCAD
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Pieces + Parts | diagram + perspectives 1/16”=1’-0”
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Yin Sunken topography highlighting a convergence of forest screening light while creating a garden experience of nature underneath the tree line. Separating the landscape from structure.
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A contemporary structure displaying a contrast to the natural landscape which shelters the public from climate conditions. The structure indicates a literal aspect to the Chinese symbology and light may penetrate through its void intop the natural scenery
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Yang
0' 20' 40' 80'
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Haven|urban design
Haven features a 7-acre site, Main Street Place, found in Bellevue, Washington and an urban framework that revitalizes the principles of urban design throughout the city. Our team proposed an urban street renewal that improves micro-mobility of Downtown Bellevue, and connects directly to our site. Featuring a mobility hub, climate shelters, and staging capabilities, Haven offers centralized urban design strategies that take the city of Bellevue to a new level.
Skills: Rhinoceros | Lumion | AutoCAD | Photoshop | Illustrator | Indesign
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Group:Oseas Cruz + Francisco Zapata
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Tertiary Connections
Bellevue Square + Bellevue Collection
+ Mapping
2023
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Average Monthly
April
May
Restaurants Bellevue
832.2k 51.9k 16.7k 13.6k 948.5k 43.7k 22.5k 13.9k 980.5k 57.6k 20.5k 14.2k 832.2k 51.9k 16.7k 13.6k 948.5k 43.7k 22.5k 13.9k 980.5k 57.6k 20.5k 14.2k 832.2k 51.9k 16.7k 13.6k 948.5k 43.7k 22.5k 13.9k
March 2023
Visits
2023 Light Rail Stations
Library Site
0' 600' 1200' 2400'
Analysis
climate studies
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Zoning 0' 600' 1200' 2400' Commercial Offices Multi-Family Residential Single Family Residential Site
18 Urban Framework | Proposed Urban Street Renewal + Connection
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Protection from strong winds, particularly in areas prone to gusts or turbulent weather conditions. By creating a physical barrier, such as a row of trees, pavilion wind break or walls, it helps reduce wind velocity and turbulence in its immediate vicinity. The windbreak structure positively impacts the microclimate of an area.
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A micro mobility hub improves urban connectivity by integrating cycling infrastructure with other transportation modes. It is strategically located near transit stations, allowing seamless transfers between bikes and public transportation.
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1. MOBILITY HUB 2. PAVILIONS
3. PLANTERS + SEATING 5. WATER FEATURE 6. WATER RETENTION STAIRWAY
7. DOG PARK
8. WOONERF
9. GREEN CORRIDORS
4. OPEN SPACE + STAGING
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Mobility Hub | central urban mobility center
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Pavilion | Wind + Climate Shelter
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| open event space
Row DTLA|urban mobility
The design concept incorporates an important element in history, specifically through the site where a rail line would run through Alameda Street. Decreasing the use of combustion vehicles is critical to Los Angeles, so my partner and I have a plan to reintroduce the rail by implementing a trolley that runs down Alameda Street named the 'Trail'. Our site design focuses on creating a central urban space, using biomimicry to represent what would become the heart of our urban mobility movement and the circulation-based design at our site.
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Group:Tania Bowen + Francisco Zapata
Concept + Analysis Diagrams
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1. Surface Edge
4. Composition
5. Connection
6. Pathways 2. Circulation
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Ecological
34 Site Plan + Section
35 BB 0' 70' 140' 280' 0' 36' 72' 144'
36 Render Perspective
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